There was a Saxon market in Norwich over a thousand years ago, but it was the Normans who established Norwich Market on its current site as they stamped their authority on one of England’s major cities. From that time the Market has been central to the life of Norwich, suffering and celebrating with the fortunes of the times. This website tells this story from its beginnings through to the twenty-first century

Market
origins to Medieval times

The
Coaching era of Gentlemans Walk

The
1930s City Hall built and the current market established

The
major revamp by LSI Architects in 2005

Market
Inns and Taverns

Market
traders talk about their life on the market

Interesting facts and stories

Picture
gallery of paintings and photos through the ages

To complement this web site we have written and published a new book on Norwich Market containing information, stories and many illustrations. Our new book will be available from August 1 either from Jarrolds or directly from this website. For more information on the book including a PDF of some pages click the book on the right.

Norwich Heritage Projects is a voluntary group which receives no funding and make no profit. We can be contacted at info@norwich-heritage.co.uk